Topsfield

Massachusetts

www.topsfield-ma.gov
8 W. Common St Topsfield, MA 01983
[email protected]

Phone: 978-887-1500

Town Administrator:

Kevin Harutunian

Select Board:

Marshall Hook

Boyd Jackson

Robert Kmetz

Rafael McDonald

Michelle Mercier-Link

Annual Town Meeting:

May 7, 2024
May, 1st Tuesday

Municipal Election:

May 9, 2024
May, 1st Thursday after 1st Tuesday

Demographics

Population	6,555
Population Density	550
Registered Voters	5,018
Income Per Capita	$79,613
EQV Per Capita	$257,319
Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate	86.2%
Median Value of Owner-occupied Housing Units	$732,700
Median Gross Rent	$1,107
Total Households	2,217
Average Household Size	2.87

Municipal Finances

Residential Tax Rate	$15.20
Commercial Tax Rate	$15.20
Average Tax Bill	$1,165,711,657
Total Expenditures	$30,780,464
Total Tax Levy	$27,395,692
State Aid	$2,318,322
Local Receipts	$1,933,887

Town Hall

Wants you To KNOW

Topsfield is a vibrant community that has retained its friendly, rural character while growing its housing stock in a pastoral setting. Residents take pride in distinguished schools, excellent services, amenities, and a friendly community spirit.

Governance

Form of Government	Select Board – Town Meeting
Incorporation Date	1,650
Chief Municipal Official	Town Administrator
Policy Board	Select Board
Size of Policy Board	5
Legislative Body	Open Town Meeting

Geography

County	Essex
Area	11.9 mi²
Public Roads	60.9 mi
Regional Planning Agency	Metropolitan Area Planning Council

Representation

U.S. Senate (statewide)

Edward J. Markey

Elizabeth Warren

U.S. House

Seth Moulton

Mass. Senate

Bruce Tarr

Mass. House

Kristin Kassner

Sally Kerans